Ariana Grande has finally spoken out against the allegations made by a horror legend, Elvira, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, over an incident that took place behind the scenes about seven years ago.
The incident reportedly occurred during a meet-and-greet at Knott’s Scary Farm in California; where Elvira alleged that Ariana had brought a large group of friends and family to one of her performances and requested photos and autographs for them. Later, when Elvira asked Grande for a photo, the singer reportedly refused to do so.
During a recent Q&A panel, Elvira shared that her experience with Ariana was her “worst celebrity encounter.” She recalled how Ariana asked if her guests could join her but then refused to snap a picture with the iconic actress. Her statement gets a tidal wave of responses from her fans and followers alike, which compelled Ariana to respond.
On October 21, Ariana took to her Instagram to show her outrage about the situation. She made it clear that she didn’t remember the encounter because she had an anxiety attack.
“I’m so saddened to see this,” she wrote. “I actually don’t even recall having the opportunity to say hello because I had an anxiety attack and, to my recollection, left before the rest of my family.” Ariana then went on to apologize sincerely, taking ownership: “If I’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for hurting you so.
She concluded her message on a sweet note, saying, “You’ll always be our queen of Halloween!” Besides being an olive branch, the statement did show mutual respect between the two women despite the misunderstanding.
Ariana Grande has never been behind closed doors when it comes to her problems with mental health, especially after the traumatic events of the Manchester concert bombing back in 2017, which had taken a toll on her not only as an individual but also as an influencing factor in her creative process.
Ariana puts most of what she goes through into her songs; the lyrics in them strike a chord in the hearts of listeners. She has been openly talking about how anxiety and depression have taken their toll on her life and employment, bringing very important aspects of therapy and self-care into the light.
As fans on both sides took to social media, many echoed the sentiment that had taken great many years ago and called into question the context around celebrity encounters. Grande’s fanbase often referred to her commitment to artistry and connection with her audience, fostered through salient lyrics and emotive performances.
Recently, Grande was spotted at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, celebrating her new project, “Wicked.” For a while now, the buzz has just been great as regards her leading role in this most favorite musical about to hit the box office. Slated for release on November 22, 2024, will be the first part, while the sequel is anticipated to follow in 2025.
But that is just another chapter in Grande’s life that shows she is committed not to the craft but to her fans too. With her music and personal reflections, she opens herself to the audience about her experiences, community, and understanding. Meticulously working out the highs and the lows of famous life, her authentic voice shines to be a lighthouse of hope and connector for so many.
